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Richard Anderson Dana 1911–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 APR 1911

Birth Location: Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 7 FEB 1998

Death Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut

Father: Richard Dana

Mother: Helen Benner

Spouse(s): Mildred Ferry

Children(s):

In 1911, Richard Anderson Dana entered the world in Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, born to Richard Edmund Dana And Helen Nesbitt Nesbitt Benner. In 1920, Richard Anderson Dana resided in Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, Unite. In 1920, Richard Anderson Dana resided in 72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylv. Richard Anderson Dana married Mildred Frances Ferry, and had children including Mildred Frances Dana. Richard Anderson Dana passed away in 1998 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Richard Anderson Dana entered the world in Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, born to Richard Edmund Dana And Helen Nesbitt Nesbitt Benner.
  • In 1920, Richard Anderson Dana resided in Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, Unite.
  • In 1920, Richard Anderson Dana resided in 72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylv.
  • Richard Anderson Dana married Mildred Frances Ferry, and had children including Mildred Frances Dana.
  • Richard Anderson Dana passed away in 1998 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Dana
1876–1944
Birth Location: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, PA
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Helen Benner
1883–1930
Birth Location: Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mildred Ferry
1910–
Birth Location: Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Children(s)

Richard Dana's Ancestors

Self
Richard Dana
1911–1998
Birth Place: Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Parents
Richard Edmund Dana
1876–1944
Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, PA
Helen (Nesbitt Nesbitt) Benner
1883–1930
Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Charles (Barton) Dana
1833–1907
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Ellen (Wright) Learn
1835–1891
Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Francis Dana
1798–1848
Dana
1798–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anderson Dana
1765–1851
Dana
1766–1823

Richard Dana's Timeline

9 Records

1911
25 APR 1911
Birth of Richard Anderson Dana in Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 9
Richard Anderson Dana resided here in Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
1920
1 JAN 1920
Age 9
Richard Anderson Dana resided here in 72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, 72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, 72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 19
Richard Anderson Dana resided here in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
1930
1 APR 1930
Age 19
Richard Anderson Dana resided here in 248 South River Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, 248 South River Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
248 South River Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, 248 South River Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 29
Richard Anderson Dana resided here in 84 Grove Street, New York, New York, New York, 84 Grove Street, New York, New York, New York
84 Grove Street, New York, New York, New York, 84 Grove Street, New York, New York, New York
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 29
Richard Anderson Dana resided here in New York City, New York County, New York Colony, British Colonial America, New York City, New York County, New York Colony, British Colonial America
New York City, New York County, New York Colony, British Colonial America, New York City, New York County, New York Colony, British Colonial America
1998
7 FEB 1998
Age 87
Richard Anderson Dana resided here in Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1998
7 FEB 1998
Age 87
Death of Richard Anderson Dana in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 APR 1911
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, Wilkes-Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 JAN 1920
    Event Place: 72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, 72 Terrace Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1930
    Event Place: 248 South River Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, 248 South River Street, Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: 84 Grove Street, New York, New York, New York, 84 Grove Street, New York, New York, New York

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: New York City, New York County, New York Colony, British Colonial America, New York City, New York County, New York Colony, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 FEB 1998
    Event Place: Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 FEB 1998
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
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